EPISODE 421. Ever open your food tracking app and instantly feel defeated by the numbers staring back at you? In this episode of Fit Friends Happy Hour, Katie Hake gets real about why she doesn’t recommend macro tracking for most of her clients, and why learning to trust your body beats following an app any day. If you’re tired of the all-or-nothing mentality but still want structure and progress, this episode is your new permission slip.

What We Cover:

1. Why macro tracking can backfire for those craving food freedom (and who may actually benefit from it)
2. Practical, non-diet alternatives to structure your meals - no apps required
3. How to rebuild trust in your body while still fueling your strength and energy

Ready to break up with food guilt and tracking? Tune in!

Connect with Katie:

Work with Us | www.katiehake.com/nutritioncoaching

Meal Prep Like a Pro Without Obsessing Over Every Bite | www.katiehake.com/prep

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EPISODE 420. Ever feel totally motivated to meal prep- then days later, you’re stuck with wilted spinach and zero energy to cook? You’re not alone! In this episode of Fit Friends Happy Hour, host Katie Hake breaks down how meal planning can actually feel nourishing, flexible, and (gasp) enjoyable...without dieting, guilt, or burnout. If you’re a parent, chronic overthinker, or just tired of the weekly, “What’s for dinner?” struggle, this episode is your permission slip to ditch the all-or-nothing approach and finally make meal planning work for real life.

What We Cover:

1. Why traditional meal planning leads to overwhelm (and what real meal planning should look like)
2. Katie’s easy 5-step system for planning meals with less stress and more flexibility
3. Ways to make meal planning fun, involve the whole family, and embrace shortcuts without guilt

Ready to rethink how you fuel your week? Hit play and let’s make meal planning simple.

Connect with Katie:

Work with Us | www.katiehake.com/nutritioncoaching

Meal Prep Like a Pro Without Obsessing Over Every Bite | www.katiehake.com/prep

Join our FREE 5-Day Walking Challenge | Walk with Me!

Use special link for 15% off | Omorpho Weighted Vest

Text me your AHA moment from today's episode!

EPISODE 419. Ever wondered if “functional medicine” is just diet culture with a pricier label? This episode of Fit Friends Happy Hour dives deep into the world of functional medicine, exposing its empowering potential - and the red flags that can leave you more exhausted and burnt out than before. If you’ve tried every doctor, every supplement, and still feel stuck, this conversation is for you.

What We Cover:

1. Why so many turn to functional medicine out of desperation (not vanity)
2. How functional medicine can feed into fear, control, and diet culture - and what red flags to watch for
3. A practical, compassionate approach to healing: working with your body rather than trying to fix it

Ready to redefine your health journey and build trust with your body? Listen now for empowering advice you won’t hear in most wellness podcasts!

Connect with Katie:

Work with Us | www.katiehake.com/nutritioncoaching

Meal Prep Like a Pro Without Obsessing Over Every Bite | www.katiehake.com/prep

Join our FREE 5-Day Walking Challenge | Walk with Me!

Use special link for 15% off | Omorpho Weighted Vest

Text me your AHA moment from today's episode!